A network security engineer protects systems from cyber threats, including bugs, malware, and hacking attempts. They analyze, design, install, test, and support systems such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Internet, intranet, wireless and other data communications systems. This Associate of Applied Science prepares students for careers in this high-demand area.

Upon graduation, students will be able to: • Build and configure a computer using essential components, peripherals and various operating systems.

• Implement a local area networks with Microsoft and/or Linux servers and workstations adding management of users, e-mail, Websites and network resources. • Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer commands for Windows/Linux operating systems. • Design and correctly address an enterprise network with built-in redundancy devices. • Implement a virtual environment for networking within a computer or server. • Secure access and protect the data in a network server. • Manage a complex project from start to finish, both individually and in teams. • Analyze project requirements and gather information necessary to thoroughly understand project scope and specifications. • Effectively use technology to identify resources to solve networking issues, troubleshoot problems and remain current in the technology field. • Communicate effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders, both in speech and written documents.